Quality Engineer: Lead Process & Supplier Excellence

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Winona, MN to drive product and process quality through structured problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, reduce scrap, and improve processes. The candidate will support the QMS, APQP activities, supplier quality, audits, and IATF 16949 compliance while leading initiatives to improve quality and efficiency across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years as a Quality Engineer or in a related quality role.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience developing technical quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of metrology, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary quality contact for customers and suppliers regarding product and process quality concerns.
• Lead and coordinate timely responses to customer quality issues and complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities to identify and eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Analyze quality and failure data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and maintain the MRB process.
• Participate in APQP activities and ensure quality deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Support ongoing compliance with IATF 16949 requirements as a QMS owner.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and cost reduction.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier audits, PPAP reviews, and non-conformance resolution.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation such as PFMEAs and Control Plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Winona, MN to drive product and process quality through structured problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, reduce scrap, and improve processes. The candidate will support the QMS, APQP activities, supplier quality, audits, and IATF 16949 compliance while leading initiatives to improve quality and efficiency across